PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick bananahammock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sneek a Mouse Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bananahammock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, nothin but a g thing. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

bananahammock
vs
a Mouse Marley

180 cm
21
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
23
138 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick bananahammock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sneek a Mouse Marley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by bananahammock or perhaps it was just good defense by Marley which made him look bad.
Marley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
bananahammock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marley is fending him off so far but bananahammock persists. Nope, Marley circles away and we're back to standing.
bananahammock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick bananahammock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley stuffs the takedown attempt from bananahammock. bananahammock gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from bananahammock is defended easily by Marley.
bananahammock shoots in and drives through. Marley sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marley misses with an attempted mid kick.
bananahammock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marley swivels and escapes.
Marley misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from bananahammock is defended easily by Marley.
bananahammock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marley as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
bananahammock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marley avoids it really well and circles away.
bananahammock throws out a leg kick but Marley moves out of range and bananahammock only half commits.
Marley looks for the body kick but bananahammock saw that one coming.
Marley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bananahammock fails with a takedown attempt.
bananahammock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marley's waist but Marley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing bananahammock off to one side.
bananahammock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marley as he avoids it easily.
bananahammock throws a leg kick but Marley moved away.
Sneek a Mouse Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
bananahammock fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from bananahammock.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
bananahammock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by bananahammock.
Nice takedown defense from Marley. No joy for bananahammock on that attempt.
bananahammock shoots in and drives through. Marley sprawls well.
Marley looks to land a body kick but bananahammock moved away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
bananahammock shoots in looking for a takedown. Marley tries to sprawl out of it but bananahammock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sneek a Mouse Marley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

bananahammock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marley avoids it really well and circles away.
bananahammock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
bananahammock shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley misses with a body kick.
Marley misses with a body kick.
Marley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
bananahammock shoots in and drives through. Marley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick bananahammock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley checks a leg kick.
Marley moves out of range as bananahammock throws a body kick.
bananahammock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
bananahammock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten bananahammock somewhat.
bananahammock fails with a takedown attempt.
Nick bananahammock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marley checks the leg kick.
bananahammock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marley tries to avoid it but bananahammock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marley to the ground. Marley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
bananahammock tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
bananahammock looks for a takedown but Marley sprawls well.
Marley throws a wild body kick that bananahammock sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bananahammock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marley pinned against the cage. Marley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
bananahammock scores with a three punch combo!
bananahammock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marley defends it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by bananahammock!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from bananahammock.
bananahammock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten bananahammock somewhat.
Marley looks to throw a body kick

and bananahammock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bananahammock wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley tries to kick bananahammock off but bananahammock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick bananahammock will probably get the nod.
That's time! bananahammock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

bananahammock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marley throws a push kick but bananahammock slaps the foot to one side.
bananahammock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
bananahammock shoots in but Marley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick bananahammock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bananahammock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marley tries to avoid it but bananahammock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marley to the ground. Marley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
bananahammock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
bananahammock shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
bananahammock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from bananahammock.
bananahammock throws and low kick but Marley moves out of range easily.
bananahammock shoots for a double leg takedown but Marley sprawls well. He's pushed bananahammock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nick bananahammock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
bananahammock throws a low kick but Marley avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Marley. No joy for bananahammock on that attempt.
bananahammock misses with the combination.
bananahammock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marley but Marley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marley misses with the body kick

and bananahammock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marley's guard.
Marley wants to get back to his feet but bananahammock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
bananahammock wants to stand but Marley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
bananahammock has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
bananahammock fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from bananahammock.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from bananahammock is defended easily by Marley.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from bananahammock.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sneek a Mouse Marley.
I think Marley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sneek a Mouse Marley!